Diploma in Digital Game Art & Design

Get People of All Ages Hooked On Your Game!

SIDM is the pioneer in offering games programming and game art and design courses. This course will prepare you for the artistic side of games creation, where you will be involved in game art and design for the thriving digital media industry.

Gain insights into the game development process, from generating game ideas to the deployment of completed products. With a focus on the art of game play design, as well as the creation and animation of characters, environment and props, NYP is the only institution in Singapore that provides training in visual aesthetics, game design and development across all platforms – from PC, mobile phones to game console systems such as Sony PlayStation®4, Xbox One or the Nintendo Switch.

At NYP, you will also learn to create appealing and optimised 3D visuals for high technological VR/AR wearables and device such as Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, Sony PlayStation®VR, Microsoft HoloLens and Samsung VR.

With the professional and creative skills you gain in game design, game art creation and various digital media applications, you will be sought after by the industry. Get set to embark on the exciting world of games!

What You'll Study

Year 1

Core Modules

Communication Skills

Colour Theory

Design Fundamentals

Drawing 1

Storyboard & Art Direction

Principles of Game Design

Game Concept Project

Animation Fundamentals

Digital Game Art

Drawing 2

Game Project Management

Introduction to 3D for Games

Audio Visual Compositing

2D Game Project

Year 2

Year 3

Career Prospects

Embark on your career in the game industry, taking on roles such as:

Game art directing

Concept art development

2D art creation and animation

3D modelling and animation

Mobile/hand-held/casual game design

Online/social networking game design

Game level designing

Gamification

In Companies such as

Bandai Namco

GoGames

Gumi

IGG

KOEI Tecmo

Ubisoft

Entrepreneurs

Further Studies

Alternatively, further develop yourself by pursuing degree programs at institutions such as